“We can’t let violence undermine the message of this moment,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. “It is too important and the message must be heard.”
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a curfew for New York City Monday during a radio interview after demonstrations were held through the city over the weekend.
Hours for the curfew were expected to last from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. EDT. Cuomo’s decision to place a curfew on the city came after a night of violent protests against the death of George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis in May while being detained by police. Demonstrators looted businesses, set fires and clashed with police officers.
“There’s going to be a curfew in New York City that we think could be helpful,” Cuomo said. “More importantly, there is going to be an increase in the force.”
Cuomo added that while approximately 4,000 New York City officers were on duty Sunday night, roughly 8,000 would be on duty Monday night. He said the National Guard would also be on standby.
